UCLA researchers have successfully grown miniature lungs from stem cells—complete with their own functioning blood vessel ...

A basic review of the anatomy, physiology and personal protective equipment related to the respiratory system.

Utilizing human lung and blood vessel cells, researchers have created a device that mimics a living, breathing human lung, ... Cross-sectional diagram of the Harvard lung-on-a-chip. 2 / 4.

As organs go, lungs do not receive a lot of attention, and diseases associated with them, such as lung cancer, historically have been underfunded. Here’s a look at how your amazing lungs function.

Researchers looked at lung tissue from 28 COPD patients and 15 smokers who underwent surgery for suspected or confirmed lung ...

It sounds simple, but those words of advice we often use don’t always come so easily for those with metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). After all, coughing and shortness of breath are ...

People with COPD experience changes in their bodies. It starts with damage to the airways and tiny sacs in your lungs. That progresses to a wet cough and difficulty breathing, which can then get ...

Lung surfactant coats tiny air sacs in the lung. Without it, every breath is a struggle, like blowing up millions of little balloons. With surfactant, breathing is as easy as blowing soap bubbles.

"For the first time, the donor lungs can be maintained in a breathing, warm, nourished state during transport," Ardehali says. In a preliminary study , the lung in a box successfully worked in 12 ...

Breathing exercises offer a simple yet effective way to enhance lung function, improve oxygen flow, and boost overall well-being. Techniques like diaphragmatic breathing, pursed lip breathing, and ...

If you have metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer, or NSCLC, breathing exercises are often the first step toward recovery. They build up your lungs and make them more efficient, apart from ...